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Editors' Spotlight

"Loðbrók" is not a family name but a nickname meaning "hairy-breeches", presumably from a habit of wearing fur leggings. Vikings often acquired colorful nicknames derived from personal habits, characteristics or traits. The sagas and histories of Vikings are populated with such figures as Helgi the Lean, Ketil Trout and King Harald Finehair (formerly Harald Shag-hair).